St. Croix Premier Spinning Rods are built from premium SCII graphite blanks and outfitted with high-grade components, these rods are faster, lighter and stronger than ever before. A fine rod for a civilized angler. Other features include: Premium-quality SCII graphite, Outstanding strength, sensitivity and hook setting power, Finely tuned actions and tapers for superior performance, Batson Forecast® hard aluminum-oxide guides with double-plated black chrome frames, Fuji® DPS reel seat/frosted silver hoods, Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish, Premium-grade cork handle, Handcrafted in the U.S.A.